diluer
to dilute
verb dee-lu-AY Rare
Origin: From Latin diluere, 'to wash away'
Also means
to water down
Usage Note
Diluer is used literally for liquids (diluting a concentrate) and figuratively for weakening an argument or effect. The related noun is dilution (f). In cooking, diluer often describes thinning a sauce or batter with water or stock.
Examples
"Il faut diluer ce sirop avec de l'eau."
Natural Translation
You need to dilute this syrup with water.
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